Have you ever seen a pet that has been left in a hot car in the summer? This is a public service announcement about pets being let in cars in the summer basically cooking them. Today I will be talking about what it does to the animals how you can prevent this from happening, and if you do find a pet in a car. I will first talk about how to help if you do find a pet locked in a car. And sadly Leaving them in the cold may lead to death • Take down the car's make, model and license-plate number.
• If there are businesses nearby, notify their managers or security guards and ask them to make an announcement to find the car's owner.
• If the owner can't be found, call the non-emergency number of the local police …show more content…
For longer visits, use a pop-up awning that can cover the back of the vehicle. Another good choice is reflective mesh cover on the windshield and the two front doors. This will beat back the sun’s rays while allowing breezes to blow through.
3. Buy a chilly pad (seriously, they’re amazing).
Frog Tog is a company that makes rainwear, but many people know them for their chilly pad. The chilly pad is constructed of a “man made sponge” that retains up to eight times its weight in water. Frog Tog explains, “Once wet, the towels produce a cooling effect with the help of simple evaporation, and as long as the towel is wet, exposed to the air, and allowed to breathe, it will remain chilled.” The best part? They make one for dogs. You can line a crate with the Chilidog Pad, and your pet will stay cool for hours.
4. Bring backup water.
Staying hydrated is just as important for dogs as it is for humans, so keep two to three extra water bottles on hand in addition to a bowl for drinking. If possible, store this water in a cooler with ice. I do not know many people who would prefer warm to cool water on a hot day, and the same goes for your dog. The best thing on hot days is to fill a special cooler with mostly ice, preferably made at home from the water your pet is used to. Then let your dog drink directly from the cooler, the same way most dogs drink directly from the